"No one is going to have an easy day playing against Cameroon in Egypt."

SEEDORF

Cameroon

"Football is a universal language"

Having shone on many of the top stages in world football as a player, Clarence Seedorf now stands before his biggest challenge to date as a coach.

After taking over the role with Cameroon in August 2018, he is now sizing up a trip to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 with the Indomitable Lions – who will arrive as reigning champions.

But the road already hasn’t been a simple one. Absent from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, Cameroon were anticipating hosting the continental tournament this June.

However, after it was deemed necessary to postpone their hosting for two years in November, handing Egypt the reins, it meant Seedorf was left with one crucial game to secure their spot in the finals. A 3-0 triumph over Comoros secured it.

FIFA.com spoke with him on his first nine months at the helm, getting to know Africa and reflected on the improving fortunes of former club Ajax and the Dutch national team.

Having shone on many of the top stages in world football as a player, Clarence Seedorf now stands before his biggest challenge to date as a coach.

After taking over the role with Cameroon in August 2018, he is now sizing up a trip to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2019 with the Indomitable Lions – who will arrive as reigning champions.

But the road already hasn’t been a simple one. Absent from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, Cameroon were anticipating hosting the continental tournament this June. However, after it was deemed necessary to postpone their hosting for two years in November, handing Egypt the reins, it meant Seedorf was left with one crucial game to secure their spot in the finals. A 3-0 triumph over Comoros secured it.

FIFA.com spoke with him on his first nine months at the helm, getting to know Africa and reflected on the improving fortunes of former club Ajax and the Dutch national team.

You should play good football and look to perform within your philosophy, but your adversary won’t always let you perform the way you would like. What do you do then? That’s where potential growth lies for the Dutch.

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"How far will England go? Hopefully all the way."

HOUGHTON

FIFA Women's World Cup

"We’ve got to go enjoy the expectation, the pressure"

When sitting down to talk with Steph Houghton, she exudes a natural calm and focus – qualities notable on the pitch when she is captaining both Manchester City and England.

Off the pitch, the respect of her club and international team-mates has clearly been earned by the born leader, who has won countless titles and led England to the latter stages of elite international tournaments.

With the Draw for the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup pitching the Lionesses against auld rivals Scotland, 2011 champions Japan and underdogs Argentina, Houghton’s mind is now focused on France 2019.

FIFA.com chatted with the 31-year-old about her Women’s World Cup experiences to date, her hopes for this year's tournament, and the expectation that she hopes will push Phil Neville’s side to a new level.

When sitting down to talk with Steph Houghton, she exudes a natural calm and focus – qualities notable on the pitch when she is captaining both Manchester City and England.

Off the pitch, the respect of her club and international team-mates has clearly been earned by the born leader, who has won countless titles and led England to the latter stages of elite international tournaments.

With the Draw for the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup pitching the Lionesses against auld rivals Scotland, 2011 champions Japan and underdogs Argentina, Houghton’s mind is now focused on France 2019.

FIFA.com chatted with the 31-year-old about her Women’s World Cup experiences to date, her hopes for this year's tournament, and the expectation that she hopes will push Phil Neville’s side to a new level.

We came away with a bronze medal at the 2015 World Cup and, for us, we want to go that one step further and get into the Final.

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Krstajic masterminding Serbian revival

KRSTAJIC

SERBIA

"Serbia have a very talented generation of young players"

After 59 appearances for his country as a player, Mladen Krstajic succeeded Slavoljub Muslin as coach of the Serbian national team in October 2017.

His first job in the role was to lead the side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they finished third behind Brazil and Switzerland in their section.

Brighter times followed last autumn with Serbia winning promotion from UEFA League C to B and impressive results against two of European football's superpowers.

In this interview, Krstajic talked with FIFA.com about his connection to German football, the progress he has made with the national team, upcoming targets on the road to UEFA EURO 2020 and Dusan Tadic's amazing journey with Ajax.

After 59 appearances for his country as a player, Mladen Krstajic succeeded Slavoljub Muslin as coach of the Serbian national team in October 2017. His first job in the role was to lead the side to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they finished third behind Brazil and Switzerland in their section.

Brighter times followed last autumn with Serbia winning promotion from UEFA League C to B. In this interview, Krstajic talked with FIFA.com about his connection to German football, the progress he has made with the national team, upcoming targets on the road to UEFA EURO 2020 and Dusan Tadic's amazing journey with Ajax.